Man of Conflict Books
The Soldier Brat … Youngest son of a wealthy English merchant, Septimus Pearce is an utterly spoiled brat whose disgraceful conduct threatens his family’s good name. His father forces him to join the army in an attempt to reform him, but even the disciplines of army life where he sees bloody action in three countries fail to exorcise his nastier character traits. NOTE: Books best read in series order. Published by The Electronic Book Company
Raging Rajahs… Septimus Pearce takes himself a wife, but domestic bliss is interrupted when he is sent to quell rioting. As a result of heavy-handedness by some of his men, he is ‘punished’ by being posted to India where he is involved in minor campaigns before leading his men in the battle for Ahmednagar, the stronghold of the fearsome Marathas. Books best read in series order. About the ‘Man of Conflict Series’… Youngest son of a wealthy merchant, Septimus Pearce is a spoiled brat, wild and heedless. His recklessness promises to cost the family firm money and harm his father's hopes of social advancement. His father forces him to join the army in an attempt straighten him out. However, even the disciplines of army life fail to completely exorcise his nastier character traits. But his callousness and indifference to suffering sometimes proves to be advantageous in the heat of battle, and he slowly gains the respect of his men. Published by The Electronic Book Company A New York Times Best-seller Listed Publisher www.theelectronicbookcompany.com
Fire and Folly… Back in England and newly promoted, Septimus Pearce is sent to Ireland to maintain peace between the religious factions. There are fears that the Danish fleet could fall into Napoleon’s hands, so an invasion force including the Hampshires is dispatched to Denmark. Later the Hampshires join General Moore’s expedition to the Iberian Peninsula with the aim of ousting Napoleon’s troops. However, plans unravel and Septimus’ men must fight a desperate rearguard action. Books best read in series order. About the ‘Man of Conflict Series' Youngest son of a wealthy merchant, Septimus Pearce is a spoiled brat, wild and heedless. His recklessness promises to cost the family firm money and harm his father's hopes of social advancement. His father forces him to join the army in an attempt straighten him out. However, even the disciplines of army life fail to completely exorcise his nastier character traits. But his callousness and indifference to suffering sometimes proves to be advantageous in the heat of battle, and he slowly gains the respect of his men.
Blood and Famine… Septimus is sent back to Portugal with his battalion to garrison a castle where, much to the distress of the resident nobleman, he carries out the official scorched-earth policy to deny food and shelter to the invading French Army. Brutal raids and skirmishes ensue as they seek to force the French back across the border. Books best read in series order. About the ‘Man of Conflict Series' Youngest son of a wealthy merchant, Septimus Pearce is a spoiled brat, wild and heedless. His recklessness promises to cost the family firm money and harm his father's hopes of social advancement. His father forces him to join the army in an attempt straighten him out. However, even the disciplines of army life fail to completely exorcise his nastier character traits. But his callousness and indifference to suffering sometimes proves to be advantageous in the heat of battle, and he slowly gains the respect of his men. Published by The Electronic Book Company www.theelectronicbookcompany.com
Spanish Tricks… Septimus and his men fight in a fierce battle to thwart French relieving forces marching to the besieged fortress of Almeida, before being sent to commandeer a supposed Spanish arsenal. Much to his consternation, an arrogant Spanish Count is foisted upon him after offering to help find the arsenal. However, Septimus discovers the Count has ulterior motives and takes drastic action that results in Seppy being hurriedly sent back to England, where plans are made to send him to distant shores until the fuss dies down. Books best read in series order. Published by The Electronic Book Company
A Soldier’s Farewell… Septimus is sent to Canada in response to murderous raids across the border by uncontrolled American irregulars who are using the War of 1812 as an excuse for banditry. With the prospect of Bonaparte returning to France, he is called back and sent to the Low Countries to command Dutch-Belgic forces whose mission is to secure the coastal routes should the French seek to reconquer their lost territories. Books best read in series order. About the ‘Man of Conflict Series' Youngest son of a wealthy merchant, Septimus Pearce is a spoiled brat, wild and heedless. His recklessness promises to cost the family firm money and harm his father's hopes of social advancement. His father forces him to join the army in an attempt straighten him out. However, even the disciplines of army life fail to completely exorcise his nastier character traits. But his callousness and indifference to suffering sometimes proves to be advantageous in the heat of battle, and he slowly gains the respect of his men. Books best read in series order. Published by The Electronic Book Company